Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mach-banai Mach-bana-i. (bond of the Lord). One of the lion-faced warriors of Gad, who joined the fortunes of David when living in retreat at Ziklag. 1Ch 12:13. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

MacGeoghegan, James Born at Uisneach, Westmeath, Ireland, 1702; died at Paris, 1763. He came of a long family long settled in Westmeath and long holding a high position among the Leinster chiefs, and was related to that MacGeoghegan who so heroically defended the Castle of Dunboy against Carew, and also to Connell MacGeoghegan, who translated … Continue reading “MacGeoghegan, James”

Macfarlane, John, LL.D a Scotch Presbyterian minister, was born at Dunfermline, Fifeshire, in 1807. He was licensed to preach in 1830, and the following vear was ordained to the pastorate of the Secession congregation of Kincardine-on- Forth. In 1840 he was called to Glasgow, where he remained till 1861, when he removed to London. Here … Continue reading “Macfarlane, John, LL.D”

MacFarland, Francis Patrick Third Bishop of Hartford born at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 16 April, 1819; died at Hartford, Connecticut, 2 October, 1874. His parents, John McFarland and Mary McKeever, emigrated from Armagh. From early childhood Francis had a predilection for the priestly state. Diligent and talented, he was employed as teacher in the village school, but … Continue reading “MacFarland, Francis Patrick”

Macerata and Tolentino Located in the Marches, Central Italy. Macerata is a provincial capital, situated on a hill, between the Chienti and the Potenza rivers, from which there is a beautiful view of the sea. Its name is derived from maceries (ruins), because the town was built on the ruins of Helvia Recina, a city … Continue reading “Macerata and Tolentino”

Macedonius II, patriarch of Constantinople Macedonius (3) II., patriarch of Constantinople a.d. 495. For an account of his election see EUPHEMIUS (4). Within a year or two (the date is uncertain) he assembled a council, in which he confirmed in writing that of Chalcedon, and openly professed, as he always did, his adhesion to the … Continue reading “Macedonius II, patriarch of Constantinople”

Macedonius, bp. of Constantinople. Macedonius (2), bp. of Constantinople. At bp. Alexander’s death in 336 party feeling ran high. His orthodox followers supported Paul, the Arians rallied round Macedonius. The former was ordained bishop, but did not hold his bishopric long. The emperor Constantius came to Constantinople, convened a synod of Arian bishops, banished Paul, … Continue reading “Macedonius, bp. of Constantinople.”

Macedonius a patriarch of Constantinople, flourished in the 4th century. After the death of bishop Alexander, of Constantinople, in 336, Macedonius and Paulus became candidates for his succession. The latter was elected by the Athanasian party, but was soon after (338) deposed by the emperor Constance, who put Eusebius of Nicomedia in his place. Upon … Continue reading “Macedonius”

Macedonio Melloni Catholic physicist. Born 11 April 1798 at Parma, Italy; died 11 August 1854 at Portici, Italy. Made important researches regarding radiant heat, discovered its identity with light, and perfected the use of the thermophile for heat measurements. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

MACEDONIANS The followers of Macedonius, bishop of Constantinople, who, through the influence of the Eunomians, was deposed by the council of Constantinople in 360, and sent into exile. He considered the Holy Ghost as a divine energy diffused throughout the universe, and not as a person distinct from the Father and the Son. The sect … Continue reading “Macedonians”